depurative

[ dep-yuh-rey-tiv ]

/ ˈdɛp yəˌreɪ tɪv /

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adjective

serving to depurate; purifying.

noun

a depurative agent or substance.

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Origin of depurative

First recorded in 1675–85; depurate + -ive

Words nearby depurative

depth of focus, depth perception, depth psychology, depth sounder, depurate, depurative, deputation, depute, deputize, deputy, deputy minister

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How to use depurative in a sentence

I have found bitartrate of potassium the most grateful and efficient saline for depurative action.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
In other cases—and this is especially true of malarial hmaturia—depurative medication becomes paramount.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
Purgatives should be used for their depurative effects, and never as antiphologistics.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
At this stage of the disease it is right to assist the depurative work of nature.
On the cattle plague: or, Contagious typhus in horned cattle. Its history, origin, description, and treatment|Honor Bourguignon

British Dictionary definitions for depurative

depurative

/ (ˈdɛpjʊˌreɪtɪv, -rətɪv) /

adjective

used for or capable of depurating; purifying; purgative

noun

a depurative substance or agent

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